Engineering:Honda X4

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Honda X4
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ManufacturerHonda
Parent companyHonda
Production1997–2003
ClassCruiser
Engine1,284 cc (78.4 cu in) water-cooled inline 4
Transmission5 speed manual, chain drive
SuspensionFront: Telescopic fork
Rear: Swingarm dual shock
BrakesFront: 310 mm 2 discs, 2 piston calipers, Rear: 275 mm disc
TiresFront: 120/70R18
Rear: 190/60R17
Rake, trail31°, 135.0 mm (5.31 in)
Wheelbase1,650 mm (65 in)
DimensionsL: 2,330 mm (92 in)
W: 74.50 mm (2.933 in)
Seat height730 mm (29 in)
Fuel capacity15 l (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal)
RelatedHonda CB1300

The Honda X4 is a 1,284 cc (78.4 cu in) cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda for model years 1997 through 2003.

Its powerful transverse-mounted, inline four-cylinder, water-cooled engine was later used in the 1998 through 2002 model years of the Honda CB1300, although the X4 version had different carburetors and was geared to provide more low-end torque. The X4 is characterized by its low-slung profile, solid disc rear wheel, bulbous yet angular side panels, and stubby, large-diameter, chrome exhausts.

X4 LD

In the 2000 model year, a new version, the X4 LD ("Low Down"), was introduced. It offered a slightly lower seat and overall frame, improved suspension (with "piggyback"-style Showa rear shock absorbers), and minor cosmetic differences including an unpainted engine block (versus the black of the original) and lightweight latticework inner rotors on the front brakes (the originals were solid discs).

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